BM 1996-11-21 PZMinutes of November 21, 1996
PLANNING AND ZONING COA0IISSION
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Coppell met in pre -session at 7 p.m., and
in regular session at 7:30 p.m., on Thursday, November 21, 1996, in the Coppell Town Center,
255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas 75019. The following members were present:
Commissioner Larry Wheeler
Commissioner Rick McCaffrey
Commissioner Angelo DeFilippo
Commissioner Jack Jones
Commissioner Madge Cruse
Also present were City Attorney Bob Hager, City Engineer Ken Griffin, Assistant City Engineer
Mike Martin, Planning Director Gary Sieb, Assistant Planning Director Pert Virtanen, Planning
and Zoning Coordinator Isabelle Moro and Administrative Secretary Barbara Jahoda.
Commissioners Stan Lowry and Andra Mabry were absent.
PRE -SESSION (Open to the Public)
1. Brieimg on the Agenda.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
2. Call to Order
Chairman Larry Wheeler called the meeting to order.
3. Approval of Minutes dated October 17, 19%.
Commissioner McCaffrey made a motion to approve the minutes of October 17, 1996,
as submitted. Commissioner DeFilippo seconded; motion carried (5-0) with
Commissioners Jones, Wheeler, Cruse, DeFilippo and McCaffrey voting in favor. None
opposed.
Before proceeding further, Chairman Wheeler stated that the Commission will hear concerns of
citizens on non -Public Hearing issues.
4. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the approval of Case No. S -1074R, White Glove
Express, zoning change from C (Commercial) and C-S.U.P. (Commercial, Special
Use Permit) to C-S.U.P. (Commercial, Special Use Permit), to amend the conditions
of the Special Use Permit to include the recent land acquisition to the south of the
existing car wash and to allow the construction of an oil lube and car detailing
facility, located along the east side of Denton Tap Road, approximately 500 feet
south of Braewood Drive, at the request of Mr. Lenny Poulsen.
Assistant Planning Director Pert Virtanen introduced the item to the Commission stating
that the Site Plan shows a proposed detail and oil lube facility on the south side of the
existing car wash site. Staff recommends approval of this Special Use Permit, subject
to the eight conditions listed in the Staff Report.
Lenny Poulsen, 433 Carter Drive, Coppell, TX, was present to represent this item before
the Commission and answer any questions, stating he is in agreement with Staff
comments. Mr. Poulsen detailed his signage, stating the sign on the south side of the
existing building will be removed.
Some discussion followed.
Chairman Wheeler opened the Public Hearing, asking for people present who wanted to
speak in favor of this proposal to come forward.
There were none.
Chairman Wheeler then asked for people present who wanted to speak in opposition to
this request to come forward.
There were none.
Chairman Wheeler closed the public hearing.
Attorney Hager suggested a change in the description of the proposal by adding the word
"grant" for the Special Use Permit on the new piece of property.
Commissioner Cruse made a motion to amend the Special Use Permit for Case No. S -
1074R, White Glove Express, and grant the Special Use Permit on the recently acquired
property, subject to the Site Plan and the following conditions: (1) Addition on the
expansion site of 2 trees in the western perimeter landscape area, addition of 2 trees in
the southern perimeter landscape area, and addition of 1 tree in the eastern perimeter
landscape area; (2) sign colors and copy on all buildings to be as presented to the
Planning and Zoning Commission by the applicant at the public hearing; (3) all
automobile service, other than carwash drying and interior cleaning, shall take place
inside the buildings; (4) all roof -top mechanical equipment and antennae shall be
screened; (5) signs inside the building shall be no larger than 3 square feet in area, and
shall not face an open bay doorway or bay door glass; (6) exterior signs on all buildings
shall be limited to those as shown on the site plan and elevations drawings; (7) bay doors
on the expansion building shall match in color and appearance the bay doors on the
existing building. The brick detailing over all openings of the new building will match
the existing structure, and (8) compliance with Fire Department requirements as follows:
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(a) Show all fire lanes to be dedicated on the Plat, and (b) one additional fire hydrant is
required. All portions of the buildings must be within 150 feet both of a hydrant and of
a fire lane. Distance is measured as the hose lays. Commissioner McCaffrey seconded
the motion. Motion carried (5-0) with Commissioners Jones, Wheeler, Cruse, DeFilippo
and McCaffrey, voting in favor. None opposed.
5. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the approval of Case No. S-1117, Lone Star Gas
Company's Natural Gas Measuring Station, zoning change from C (Commercial) to
C-S.U.P. (Commercial, Special Use Permit), to allow the construction of a natural
gas measuring station on a 900 square foot lot, located along the north side of
Beltline Road, approximately 700 feet west of MacArthur Boulevard, at the request
of Enserch Corporation.
Assistant Planning Director Pert Virtanen introduced the item to the Commission,
showing graphics of the proposed location and stating that with proper screening, Staff
recommends approval of this Special Use Permit, subject to the three conditions listed
on the Staff Report.
Kevin Page, Business Development Manager, Lone Star Gas, P. O. Box 306, Lewisville,
TX, 75067, was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any
questions. He stated he is in agreement with Staff comments and presented, for the
record, a letter from T. W. Rudd dated November 8, 1996, to Travis Crump, regarding
compliance with Fire Department requirements.
Some discussion followed.
Chairman Wheeler opened the Public Hearing, asking for people present who wanted to
speak in favor of this proposal to come forward.
There were none.
Chairman Wheeler then asked for people present who wanted to speak in opposition to
this request to come forward.
There were none.
Chairman Wheeler closed the public hearing.
Commissioner McCaffrey made a motion to approve Case No. S-1117, Lone Star Gas
Company Natural Gas Measuring Station, zoning change from C to C -S . U. P. , subject
to the Site Plan and the following conditions: (1) Screening on all four sides by an 8' -
high wall faced on the external surface of each side with any alternate to the Patriot
Executive brick from the U.S. Brick Mineral Wells plant, as long as it matches color and
size; (2) foundation planting and maintenance on the external side of the screenwall using
species capable of survival without an irrigation system, and (3) compliance with Fire
Department requirements or a written waiver of requirements by the Fire Department.
Requirements are as follows: (a) Show access and fire lane and (b) show location of
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closest fire hydrant. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Cruse. Motion carried
(5-0) with Commissioners Jones, Wheeler, Cruse, DeFilippo and McCaffrey voting in
favor. None opposed.
6. PUBLIC HE kMG: To consider the approval of Case No. S-1118, Nextel
Telecommunication Tower, zoning change from C (Commercial) to LI (Light
Industrial) and LI-S.U.P. (Light Industrial, Special Use Permit), to establish Light
Industrial zoning on 7.2 acres of property consistent with the recommendations of
the Comprehensive Master Plan and to allow by Special Use Permit the construction
of a 120 foot monopole with three 15 foot omni whip antennae attached and an
equipment shelter at the base of the pole on a 2,500 square foot site within the 7.2
acre tract, located along the north side of Coppell Road, approximately 726' east of
State Highway 121, at the request of Nextel of Texas, Inc.
Assistant Planning Director Pert Virtanen introduced the item to the Commission showing
graphics of the proposed tower location. He stated that Staff recommends disapproval
of this request, citing that the City Council appointed Committee to Improve the Visual
Image of Coppell (C.I.V.I.C.) reviewed this request and its reaction was negative to the
proposal. Staff recommends an alternative location; i.e., on existing towers or poles in
the community; within a disguised antenna, such as a church steeple, etc.; or at a
distance at least 1,300 feet from freeway right-of-way or primary image zone.
Additionally, there is no evidence which would have substantiated a change in zoning on
the entire 7.2 acre tract, and no proposed use for the remainder other than for the 2,500
square foot site thereon. There is no evidence of the other use for the proposed 7.2 acre
site, and thus, no compelling reason to change the zoning from Commercial to Light
Industrial. Also, Exhibits 1-3 were offered and admitted into evidence in the Public
Hearing.
Alan Haggard, Nextel, 1333 Corporate Drive, Suite 230, Irving, TX 75038, was present
to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions. He showed
pictures of the proposed location. He suggested that the Special Use Permit and the
zoning change proposal be considered as separate items. He also addressed Staff
comments.
Chairman wheeler opened the Public Hearing for additional testimony, asking for people
present who wanted to speak in favor of this proposal to come forward.
There were none.
Chairman wheeler then asked for people present who wanted to speak in opposition to
this request to come forward.
There were none
Chairman Wheeler closed the Public Hearing.
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Extended discussion followed.
Commissioner McCaffrey made a motion to deny Case No. 5-1118, Nextel
Telecommunications Tower, zoning change from C to LI and LI-S.U.P. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Jones; motion carried (5-0) with Commissioners Jones,
Wheeler, Cruse, DeFilippo and McCaffrey, voting in favor of denial. None opposed.
A fifteen -minute break was observed.
7. To consider the approval of Stoneleigh at Riverchase. Pre iMINa PIAL, to allow the
development of a 360 -unit apartment complex on 20.5 acres of property, located
along the south side of Riverchase Drive, approximately 645' east of MacArthur
Blvd., at the request of WSI Architects.
Planning and Zoning Coordinator Isabelle Moro introduced the item to the Commission
showing graphics of the location and discussed a table listing the four existing apartment
complexes and the apartment complex being proposed. A traffic study is being requested
for the area. Staff recommends approval of the Preliminary Plat, subject to the 7
conditions listed in the Staff Report and a condition to move the location of the sidewalk
next to the wrought iron fence along the front of the property. Ms. Moro also mentioned
that this complex would be subject to the Riverchase Architectural Review Committee
review.
Mark Wagner, Chairman of the First Worthing Company, 8144 Walnut Hill, #550,
Dallas, TX 75231, was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer
any questions. He reviewed the issues and showed a color rendering of the proposed
complex and Site Plan.
Although not a Public Hearing, Chairman Wheeler invited interested citizens to comment
on the proposal. Those voicing various concerns were:
Patrick Keenan, 412 Wellington Road, Coppell, TX
Kathy Stephenson, 1327 Barrington Drive, Coppell, TX
Madeleine White, 600 Wellington Road, Coppell, TX
Laura Swaldi, 1506 Pebblecreek Drive, Coppell, TX
Bart Server, 1519 Falls Road, Coppell, TX
John Mulvy, 1309 Coral Drive, Coppell, TX
Chairman Wheeler called upon Ken Griffin, City Engineer, to answer questions relating
to the traffic concerns which were raised.
Extended discussion followed.
EXECUTIVE SESSION was called. (Closed to the Public)
Texas Government Code, Section 552.071 Consultation with City Attorney
regarding zoning matters.
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Executive Session convened at 9:57 p.m.
Regular Session reconvened at 10:15 p.m. (Onen to the Public)
Commissioner Cruse made a motion to deny the Stoneleigh at Riverchase, Preliminary
Plat. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jones; motion carried (5-0) with
Commissioners Jones, Wheeler, Cruse, DeFilippo and McCaffrey voting in favor of
denial. None opposed.
8. To consider the approval of Georgian Place, hMUU roar Plat, to allow the
development of a 35 -lot residential subdivision on 9.48 acres of property, located at
the southeast corner of Sandy Lake Road and Whispering Hills Drive, approximately
2000' west of Denton Tap Road, at the request of Carter and Burgess, Inc.
Once again, Chairman Wheeler stated that the Commission would hear those citizens who
cared to comment on the proposal after the presentation.
Planning and Zoning Coordinator Isabelle Moro introduced the item to the Commission
stating that Staff has three issues of concern relating to this Preliminary Plat; i.e., alley
waiver, fencing along the property lines that he within the Lone Star Gas easement and
the density of the project. Staff recommends disapproval of this Preliminary Plat and
resubmittal which, at a minimum, includes the 7 conditions listed in the Staff Report.
Tim House, WODTO, Inc., Suite 280, 1660 South Stemmons Freeway, Lewisville, TX
75061, was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any
questions. He introduced the following partners on this project -- Mike Beste and Roy
Brock with Carmen Homes.
Chairman Wheeler then allowed those interested citizens who wished to speak to come
forward. Those who spoke expressed favor for the deletion of alleys.
Scott McFadden, 104 Fieldcrest Loop, Coppell, TX - he read a letter from
Diane L. Schoonover, Section Manager of the GTE switching station
dated November 21, 1996, favoring no alleys.
Mary Ann Best, 100 Fieldcrest Loop, Coppell, TX
Terry Sanders and Chris Higdon, 124 Fieldcrest Loop, Coppell, TX
May Voltz, 120 Fieldcrest Loop, Coppell, TX
Donna Garlock, 112 Fieldcrest Loop, Coppell, TX
Bart Bybee, 128 Fieldcrest Loop, Coppell, TX
Bob McCarty, 108 Fieldcrest Loop, Coppell, TX
Extensive discussion followed.
Commissioner McCaffrey made a motion to deny the Georgian Place, Preliminary Plat.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Cruse; motion carried (5-0) with
Commissioners Jones, Wheeler, Cruse, DeFilippo and McCaffrey voting in favor of
denial. None opposed.
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9. To consider the approval of Church of the Apostles. Equal Addition. Lot 1,
Block A. Final Plat, to allow the construction of a church on 7 acres of property,
located along the east side of MacArthur Blvd., across from Starleaf Street, at the
request of Baird, Hampton & Brown, Inc.
Planning and Zoning Coordinator Isabelle Moro introduced the item to the Commission
stating that Staff recommends approval, subject to the condition as listed in the Staff
Report.
Daniel Joslin, Baird Hampton & Brown, Inc., 810 Houston Street, Ft. Worth, TX, was
present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions. He
stated that he is in agreement with Staff conditions.
Commissioner McCaffrey made a motion to approve the Church of the Apostles,
Episcopal Addition, Lot 1, Block A, Final Plat, subject to the Landscape/Irrigation Plan
being signed and sealed by a Licensed Irrigator. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner DeFilippo; motion carried (5-0) with Commissioners Jones, Wheeler,
Cruse, DeFilippo and McCaffrey voting in favor. None opposed.
10. To consider the approval of Ashton Ridge, Final Plat, to allow the development of
a 28 -lot residential subdivision on 7.74 acres of property, located at the northeast
corner of Heartz and Sandy Lake Roads, at the request of H.A.P. Engineering &
Associates, Inc.
Assistant Planning Director Pert Virtanen introduced the item to the Commission showing
graphics of the proposed subdivision. Staff recommends approval of this Final Plat as
submitted.
Rob Lange, 6310 LBJ Freeway, Suite 210, Dallas, TX 75240, was present to represent
this item before the Commission and answer any questions.
Commissioner DeFilippo made a motion to approve the Ashton Ridge, Final Plat, as
submitted. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jones. Motion carried (5-0) with
Commissioners Jones, Wheeler, Cruse, DeFilippo and McCaffrey voting in favor. None
opposed.
11. To consider the approval of Northpoint Drive, R!&Lof--Way Dedication, Final Plat,
to allow the extension of Northpoint Drive westward to tie in with State Highway 121
through property located along the east side of State Highway 121, west of Freeport
North Business Park, at the request of Rust Lichliter/Jameson.
Planning and Zoning Coordinator Isabelle Moro introduced the item to the Commission,
stating that a letter has been received from the Texas Department of Transportation
agreeing to the proposed drainage plan. Staff recommends approval of this Final Plat
as submitted.
Steve Gude, Rust Lichliter/Jameson, 1420 W. Mockingbird Lane, Suite 300, Dallas, TX
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75247, was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any
questions.
Commissioner Cruse made a motion to approve the Northpoint Drive, Right -of -Way
Dedication, Final Plat, as submitted. The motion was seconded by Commissioner
McCaffrey. Motion carried (5-0) with Commissioners Jones, Wheeler, Cruse, DeFilippo
and McCaffrey voting in favor. None opposed.
A 10 -minute break was observed.
12. To consider the approval of Carter Addition, Phase Two, Final Plat, to allow the
development of a 5 -lot residential subdivision on approximately 13.25 acres of
property, located at the southwest corner of Moore Road and Carter Drive, at the
request of Needham, Wright, Laskey Engineers, Inc.
Planning and Zoning Coordinator Isabelle Moro introduced the item to the Commission,
stating that Staff recommends approval of the Final Plat with no requirement of a Hike
and Bike Trail easement or its construction and compliance with the Engineering
comment as stated in the Staff Report.
Bob Wright, Needham Wright Engineers, 10290 Monroe Drive, Suite 101, Dallas, TX
75229, was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any
questions.
Chairman Wheeler asked for a clarification of the Hike and Bike Trail.
Chairman Wheeler made a motion to approve the Carter Addition, Phase Two, Final
Plat, with no requirement of a Hike and Bike Trail easement or its construction and
compliance with the Engineering comment as follows: The minimum finish floor
elevations for each lot must be 1 foot above the ultimate 100 -year floodplain elevation.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner DeFilippo. Motion carried (5-0) with
Commissioners Jones, Wheeler, Cruse, DeFilippo and McCaffrey voting in favor. None
opposed.
13. To consider the approval of Riverview Estates, Final Plat, to allow the development
of a 66 -lot residential subdivision on approximately 19.32 acres of property, located
south of Sandy Lake Road, approximately 728.42 feet east of Riverchase Drive, at
the request of CCM Engineering,
Planning Director Pert Virtanen introduced the item to the Commission, showing
graphics of the proposed development and stating the history of this property's platting
process. Staff recommends giving the applicant full recourse and access to the City
Council by approving the Plat, subject to the 4 conditions as listed in the Staff Report.
Bob Hager, Attorney, stated that the City has received a dedication in lieu of the Road
Impact Fee, which would eliminate the second part of Condition #3.
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Jeff Crandall, CCM Engineering Corporation, 1120 Empire Central Place, Suite 308,
Dallas, TX 76247, was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer
any questions.
Commissioner Cruse made a motion to approve the Riverview Estates, Final Plat, subject
to the following conditions: (1) Council waiver of Section VIII - Preliminary Plat and
Plans - of the Subdivision Ordinance, and waiver of the requirement for approval of a
preliminary plat, as found in Section IX - Final Plat and Plans; (2) the 15' side building
line shown on Lots 1, 13, 14 and 26 of Block B being shown as a building and fence
setback line; (3) payment of $1,285 -per -lot park fee, and (4) compliance with
Engineering Department recommendations as follows: (a) Need to show median and
provide note "To be maintained by H.O.A.", and (b) Lot 1, Block C, should be included
in variance for deletion of alley. The motion was seconded by Commissioner
McCaffrey. Motion carried (5-0) with Commissioners Jones, Wheeler, Cruse, DeFilippo
and McCaffrey voting in favor. None opposed.
14. General discussion concerning planning and zoning issues
A. Planning and Zoning Commission training.
Gary Sieb, Planning Director, distributed (a) a copy of a Resolution that
the Council passed in October, 1996, which relates to training for Boards
and Commissions and (b) a copy of the Code of Conduct Policy. He
stated that the Planning and Zoning training will be rescheduled sometime
after the New Year.
With nothing further to discuss, the meeting adjourned at approximately 11:47 p.m.
Larry Wheeler, C6irnlan
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Baib H. Jahoda, Administrative Secretary
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